Sensient Technologies Corporation revised earnings guidance for the year 2023. For the year, the company expects GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down low double digits compared to 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.34 and also on a local currency basis compared to 2022 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.29. The Company?s previous 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share guidance was for GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down high single digits compared to 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share and on a local currency basis compared to 2022 adjusted diluted earnings per share.

The Company now expects 2023 revenue to grow at a low single-digit rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company?s 2022 revenue. The Company?s previous 2023 revenue guidance was for a mid-single-digit growth rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company?s 2022 revenue. The Company expects its 2023 diluted earnings per share to be impacted by higher interest rates and a higher tax rate.

Based on current exchange rates, the Company expects foreign exchange rates to be modestly favorable for the full year.